This class is designed for two- and three-year-olds with caregiver support. Two-year-olds are learning how to sit, listen and interact with the storyteller, and often still need assistance from caregivers to feel successful. Longer books and imaginative games are paired with more complex stories and rhymes to reinforce at home. Limit: 25. Oak Park Public Library card required at Main Library.

Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

100% Career & College Ready is a program of the Equity Team of Oak Park and River Forest and is supported by the Oak Park Public Library, Triton College and Americorps, all working together to provide the resources and support our children need to be successful.

Structured discussions and activities, paired with an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, will help kids gain social-emotional skills that will prepare them for future success. Since children learn more when watching educational programming with their caregivers, adults are asked to stay and participate in viewing and discussions. For ages 3-6 with their caregivers.

Join us to learn how to enrich your child’s life with language and play. Speech-language pathologist Clare Kilbride, from Kids Unlimited, will discuss communication milestones, red flags for communication, and practical ways to encourage spontaneous, meaningful language! This presentation is geared toward parents of children birth to 5 years old, but topics discussed can be developed at any age!

Feel free to bring your children with you! Toys and free space for them to play will be provided.

Twenty years ago in a small Australian farming community, Federal Agent Aaron Faulkner and his father were accused of murder, and Luke was his alibi. Now Faulkner reluctantly returns home to investigate the reasons behind Luke’s suicide and the wife and son he murdered.

Brown Bag is a lunchtime mystery lover’s book group. Pack your own lunch and join us to discuss these suspenseful stories. Books are available at Dole Branch one month before the discussion.

100% Career & College Ready is a program of the Equity Team of Oak Park and River Forest and is supported by the Oak Park Public Library, Triton College and Americorps, all working together to provide the resources and support our children need to be successful.

Help with a variety of projects, which will include working with library materials, crafting for library programs and displays, and completing service projects for local organizations. Have an idea for a project? Let us know!

Teen volunteers will meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 pm, as often as their schedules allows. All teens (ages 13-18) are welcome! Ask Rachael or Sharon for more information.

This class is designed for children with special needs ages 3 and up with caregiver support. Classes are structured with Boardmaker schedules and include fun picture books and songs, along with fine and gross motor movement activities. Special supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available to help children be successful. Siblings welcome.

Learn how to use free online tool Tinkercad to create a design to be manufactured on our 3D printer. Prints will be made after class and can be picked up the following week. Basic computer and internet skills are required.